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2010 

PNC Bank (National City Bank): What has been your short sale experience with them? I have a short sale with PNC Bank (National City Bank) on the 2nd lien of the property. The unusual thing is that they're doing everything verbal to this point.  They don't want to give me anything in writing. They...
06/13/2010
Having A Tony Party Tonight We're having about 9 or 10 people over tonight for a Tony Party. Don't even ask me which plays are nominated for the Tony's but whatever! I'm cooking, so we're going to have dozens of salad fixings, some gaspacho, fresh whole grain bread, and some fresh-brewed peach-ma...
06/13/2010
I had a client contact me from my ActiveRain blog with a GENIUS idea..... I had a client contact me from ANOTHER STATE and said she found me through one of my blogs that I posted on ActiveRain. She lives in Michigan and told me she liked my blog and wanted me to assist her in marketing her home f...
06/12/2010
There is great news for California consumers because the California Senate has approved SB 1178 which extends anti-deficiency protection. This measure that protects consumers from overreaching lenders now goes to Assembly. On June 3, 2010, the California Senate approved SB 1178; this bill extend...
06/11/2010
It costs me over $5000 a year JUST TO CALL MYSELF A REALTOR!!   $  426.00 - MLS Dues $2,500.00 - E&O Insurance $  175.00 - SupraKey Fees $  127.00 - Local Board Dues $  135.00 - C.A.R. Dues $  115.00 - N.A.R. Dues $  129.00 - Eco Broker Dues $  750.00 - Certifications $  800.00 - Ongoing educati...
06/11/2010
Short Sales, Short Sales, Short Sales: I have them coming out of my ears...... My life is being absorbed by short sale listings. I am so looking forward to the day when short sales are a thing of the past. But in the mean time, BRING IT!!   Los Angeles Homes For Sale Los Angeles Condos For Sale L...
06/10/2010
  FOUND!!!! Thank you for your prayers and posts - will update - tears of joy EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!! "We got her...doesn't appear to be hurt. We are at the hospital now. Will update as soon as we know more. Thank God and thank all you for your prayers. Crying happy tears. I love you all." -Update fro...
06/09/2010
RainCamp D.C. - BE THERE!! - Here's an Incentive to Get that Rain-Booty to the Best Place Ever! I attended my first RainCamp a while ago in Los Angeles. I learned SO much about social networking, winning blogging formats, and some outstanding advice on leveraging the net to your advantage. I also...
06/08/2010
LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com) - Another good website to use in conjunction with ActiveRain If you don't already know about it, LinkedIn.com is a great professional networking site for various business professionals. It doesn't have quite the blogging capability, a personal feel or resulting Google ...
06/08/2010
Always keep the appraiser's contact information!! I have a short sale that was humming along quite nicely.  The BPO (Broker Price Opinion) was ordered a few weeks ago and I met the appraiser at the property. I checked with the bank on this today, and they told me that they show the BPO being orde...
06/08/2010
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